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Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Smt. Renuka Singh to Launch ‘Go Tribal Campaign’ by Tribes India Tomorrow
Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Smt. Renuka Singh will launch the “Go Tribal Campaign” by Tribes India at an event here tomorrow. Shri R.C. Meena, Chairman, TRIFED and Shri Deepak Khandekar, Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Shri Pravir Krishna, MD, TRIFED will be present on the occasion.
TRIFED has organized this event to institutionalize collaborations and partnerships with different organizations to promote tribal products. The event will cover the following :
- “Go Tribals Campaign by Tribes India” will be launched under which a number of innovative activities have been planned to be undertaken to promote use of tribal handicrafts, handicrafts and natural products.
- Global Launch of “Tribes India” through Amazon Global Selling, under which Tribes India and Amazon Global Marketing will launch TRIBES India products globally through Amazon.com. With this collaboration, tribal products shall be available in the US and will help establish export market with tribal products.
- Collaboration of Tribes India with Central Silk Board for development, promotion, marketing of tribal silk products and empowerment of tribal weavers.
- TRIFED joins the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi by introducing Khadi Kurtas and Jackets to its products range in association with “I Am Khadi” foundation.
As part of this initiative, TRIFED in association with Ms. Ruma Devi, the Star Supplier from Grameen Vikas Chetna Sanstha, Barmer, Rajasthan will showcase a new range of ethnic fashion wear, She is also the recipient of Nari Shakti Puraskar from the President of India and cover page face of Anniversary edition of India Today magazine.Besides, the heritage range of traditional tribal handloom, handicrafts and naturals collection of the country like Madua, Jowaer, Bazra, Red Rice, Honey, Lac products, Spices, Coffee, Tea, Handmade Soaps etc produced by Tribals in various parts of the country will also be showcased.
TRIFED is an organization under Ministry of Tribal Affairs and is engaged in marketing development of tribal products including tribal art and craft under the brand name “TRIBES INDIA”.
Ministry of Power
REC Limited to provide ₹ 3,045 Crores financial assistance to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited
REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Union Ministry of Power, has decided to extend financial assistance of Rs. 3,045 crores to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited , for establishment and development of Metro Lines under Phase-II project of Bangalore Metro. The decision to extend the assistance was taken at the board meeting of REC, held in Bengaluru on 24th June, 2023, at which the Board approved the proposal of BMRCL.
The Phase-II project of Namma Metro comprises extension of existing two corridors of Phase-I, namely East–West Corridor and North–South Corridor; and 2 new lines, namely one from R.V. Road to Bommasandra and another from Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara. These lines will traverse some of the densest and high-traffic areas of the city.
Phase-II of the project will enhance connectivity and ease traffic in the densely populated city of Bengaluru. With completion of Phase-II , the combined network of Namma Metro shall stand at a line length of 114.39 km, with 101 stations.
REC Limited is an NBFC focusing on Power Sector Financing and Development across India. The financial assistance to BMRCL forms part of REC’s foray into funding infrastructure development. Established in 1969, REC Limited has completed over fifty years of operations. It provides financial assistance to the complete power sector value chain; for various types of projects including Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Renewable Energy. REC’s funding illuminates every fourth bulb in India.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Government publishes the Draft Model Standing Orders for the Manufacturing Sector, Mining Sector and Service Sector; invites suggestions/objections from the stakeholders within a period of thirty days.
Pursuant to section 29 of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020; the Central Government has published the draft Model Standing Orders for the Manufacturing Sector, Mining Sector and Service Sector in the official gazette, inviting suggestions/objections from the stakeholders within a period of thirty days. Keeping in view the needs of the services sector, a separate Model Standing Orders for Services Sector has been prepared first time.
The salient features of these Model Standing Orders are as follows:-
i. Where an employer adopts a Model Standing Orders of the Central Government with respect to matters relevant to his industrial establishment or undertaking, then, such model standing order shall be deemed to have been certified.
ii. The model standing orders adopted in respect of an industrial establishment shall also be applicable to all other industrial units of the industrial establishment irrespective of location.
iii. Uniformity has been maintained in all the three Model Standing Orders while providing some flexibility considering the sector-specific requirements.
iv. All the three Model Standing Orders encourage employer for use of information technology in dissemination of information to the workers through electronic mode.
iv. To provide safeguard to IT industry, “Involvement in unauthorized access of any IT system, computer network of the employer/ customer/client” has been prescribed as a misconduct.
v. The concept of “Work from home” has been formalized in the Model Standing Orders for Service Sector.
vi. The Model Standing Orders for Services Sector inter alia provides that in case of IT Sector, the working hour shall be as per agreement or conditions of appointment between employer and workers.
vii. “Habitual” with respect to indiscipline has been defined if the worker found guilty of any misconduct three or more times in preceding twelve months.
viii. Rail Travel Facility has been extended to the workers in the mining sector. Presently, it is being availed by the workers in coal mines only. Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State  for Labour & Employment said “ These Model Standing Orders will pave the way for the industry harmony in the country as it aim to formalize the service-related matters in an amicable manner”.
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AYUSH
'Yogotsav' as a countdown of 8th International Day of Yoga celebrated by Press Information Bureau
Goa | May 13, 2022
Press Information Bureau  Panaji and Field Outreach Bureau, Goa today organized a yoga demonstration session. This is in line with the 39th day to the countdown of 8th International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2022.
Staff and their families from all Press Information Bureau, Field Outreach Bureau, Doordarshan and All India Radio f practised the art of yoga and meditation under the guidance of yoga practitioner and instructor Shri Suresh Kumar. Shri Suresh Kumar is a yoga instructor and an athlete. He began the session informing the importance of Yoga for healthy life. He said, As per directions of Ayush Ministry ‘The Common Yoga Protocol’ is very useful for every beginner. One must follow daily practice to overcome the burden and stress of day to day life, he said.
‘Marjarasan’, ‘Anulom-Vilom’, stretching exercise performed by the staff. PIB is raising awareness about the benefits of the ancient Indian art of yoga, by dissemination of information through print, digital and social media. The Government of India has issued an Office Memorandum for using 100% biodegradable Yoga Mats called ‘Moorhen Yoga-Mats’ for the upcoming International Day of Yoga.
Visit https://yoga.ayush.gov.in/ to know about Common Yoga Protocol and events related to the countdown to the International Day of Yoga, 2022.
Shri Vinod Kumar D.V. Joint Director, PIB welcomed the participants and briefed about the event. Mr Riyaz Babu, Field Publicity Officer compared the session and proposed vote of thanks.
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Ministry of Finance
Clarification on issue of GST rate on alcohol based hand sanitizers
The issue of GST rate on alcohol based hand sanitizers has been reported in few sections of media. .
It is stated that hand sanitizers attract GST at the rate of 18%. Sanitizers are disinfectants like soaps, anti-bacterial liquids, dettol etc which all attract duty standard rate of 18% under the GST regime. The GST rates on various items are decided by the GST Council where the Central Government and all the state governments together deliberate and take decisions.
It is further clarified that inputs for manufacture of hand sanitizers are chemicals packing material, input services, which also attract a GST rate of 18%. Reducing the GST rate on sanitizers and other similar items would lead to an inverted duty structure and put the domestic manufacturers at disadvantage vis-a-vis importers. Lower GST rates help imports by making them cheaper. This is against the nation’s policy on Atmanirbhar Bharat. Consumers would also eventually not benefit from the lower GST rate if domestic manufacturing suffers on account of inverted duty structure.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Regulatory Framework for Medical Devices
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisaton  regulates the quality, safety and performance of notified medical devices under the provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Medical Devices Rules, 2017 thereunder. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India designated five Central Medical Device Testing Laboratories for testing and evaluation of medical devices vide S.O. 2237, dated 01/06/2018. Further, CDSCO has registered four laboratories to carry out test and evaluation of medical devices on behalf of manufacturer.
Furthermore, Bureau of Indian Standards  also undertakes testing of such equipments as per their procedures.
The Minister of State , Sh Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha here today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
A senior delegation of Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee  meets Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah in New Delhi today
A senior delegation of Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee  met Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah in New Delhi today.
The delegation gave a representation on various issues pertaining to functioning of Gurudwaras and other SGPC matters including inclusion of Gurudwaras under the management of the SGPC Board. The delegation felt that this will streamline the management of Gurudwaras. Union Home Minister assured the leaders of support and cooperation in these matters.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
More than 52.40 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 2.33 Crore balance and unutilized doses still available with States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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SUPPLIED
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52,40,60,890
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50,51,29,252
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2,33,55,890
More than 52.40 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far, through all sources and a further 8,39,780 doses are in the pipeline.
Of this, the total consumption including wastages is 50,51,29,252 doses .
More than 2.33 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered.
Prime Minister's Office
PM thanks world leaders for their messages on Chandrayaan-3
Many world leaders congratulated India on successful Moon landing by Chandrayaan-3. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has thanked them for their wishes by replying to them on X.
On message by the Prime Minister of Bhutan
Message by the President of Republic of Maldives
Message by the Prime Minister of Nepal
The Prime Minister of Norway
HH Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum
The Prime Minister of Jamaica
The President of Republic of Madagascar
The Prime Minister of Spain
The President of the EU Commission
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
The Prime Minister of Republic of Armenia
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
PM GatiShakti Regional Workshop for Western and Central Zone held in Goa
Effective implementation of PM GatiShakti will kick start virtuous cycle of pulling in private investments, increasing production, employment & growth : Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Goa, 20 February 2023
The first Prime Minister GatiShakti regional workshop for Western and Central Zone was held today in Goa. The workshop featured discussions on use cases of National Master Plan  adoption by Central Ministries & State Departments for planning and acted as a platform for mutual learning among the States and Central Ministries/Departments. Sumita Dawra, Special Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade , Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry and senior government officials from Central Ministries and State Governments of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh were present on the occasion.
Addressing the workshop via video conference, Secretary, DPIIT Anurag Jain stated that PM GatiShakti will kick start the virtuous cycle of pulling in private investments, increasing production, employment and growth. He added that the GatiShakti NMP was launched to propel the nation towards achieving the goal of Atma Nirbhar Bharat. He further noted that the root cause of many problems faced by the common man is the huge disconnect between macro level planning and its implementation at the micro level and that the GatiShakti NMP is huge step towards resolving the same. Synergies can be built to ensure integrated planning, synchronized implementation and monitoring of infrastructure, economic and social sector projects/schemes through this platform, added Secretary Anurag Jain.
Special Secretary, DPIIT Sumita Dawra observed that since the launch of PM GatiShakti on Oct 13, 2021 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several milestones such as the launch of a National Logistics Policy has been achieved. Tracing the progress made under PM GatiShakti NMP, she added that as of today over 1300 layers have been uploaded. 30 Individual portals of Central Ministries and 36 States/UTs State Master Plan portals have also been developed.
Nodal Officers from Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Union Ministry of Railways and Union Ministry of Communications and Information Technology also shared their improved experiences with PM GatiShakti in project planning. The day further witnessed a range of sessions, including a few on demonstration of use cases and best practices of PM GatiShakti in holistic planning of economic activities and social sector planning, on significance of City Logistics Plan in creating sustainable cities and on issues & bottlenecks on major projects of the States enlisted in the PMG.
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Ministry of Culture
Galleries of National Museum, New Delhi closed for visitors from today
National Museum, New Delhi is a prime cultural institution of India under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. In view of the evolving situation due to spread of Covid-19 pandemic and as per the order vide No.60/DDMA/Covid-19/2021/500 dated 28-12-2021, issued by the Government of NCT of Delhi, Delhi Disaster Management Act 2005, all the galleries of National Museum shall remain closed for visitors from  5th January , 2022 till further order in public interest. However, all the departments of the National Museum will remain open as per DoPT,GoI’s order and all protocols of Covid-19 will be followed.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Payroll Reporting in India – A Formal Employment Perspective
The National Statistical Office, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the press note on Employment Outlook of the country covering the period September, 2017 toJanuary, 2021 based on the administrative records available with selected government agencies to assess the progress in certain dimensions.A detailed note is annexed.
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Ministry of Steel
Union Minister of Steel visits Mandi Gobindgarh Steel Cluster
Secondary steel sector an important part of Indian steel sector: Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh
The National Institute of Secondary Steel Technology , Mandi Gobindgarh in Fatehgarh Sahib District of Punjab, established by Ministry of Steel, Government of India today organized an interactive meet of industrialists from steel industry with Union Minister of Steel, Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh in Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab. The meet is supported by national and local Associations like All India Steel Reroller’s Association , All India Induction Furnace Association , and Mandi Gobindgarh Furnace Association .
Union Minister of Steel, Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh during an interaction with local industrialists from Mandi Gobindgarh, Khanna, Ludhiana and adjoining areas in NISST, Mandi Gobindgarh of Fatehgarh Sahib District, Punjab
Union Minister of Steel, Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh planting a sapling in the campus of National Institute of Secondary Steel Technology , Mandi Gobindgarh of Fatehgarh Sahib District, Punjab
The Union Minister of Steel, Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh emphasized that secondary steel sector is an important part of Indian steel sector and the target of achieving 300 million tonnes of steel capacity by the year 2030-31 can’t be achieved without active participation of secondary steel sector. Further, he said to achieve this the secondary steel sector needs to upgrade itself and assured full help to the sector on behalf of Ministry of Steel.
Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh informed that the present government has decriminalized many acts for better industry environment and ease of doing business. He said that secondary steel sector has to contribute significantly in making Atmanirbhar Bharat.
The Minister also visited campus of National Institute of Secondary Steel Technology  and saw the infrastructure facilities of NISST and interact with NISST officials. He planted a sapling and emphasized the need for green and clean environment.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Sixteen varieties of mangoes including three GI certified varieties exported to Bahrain from West Bengal & Bihar
In a major boost to mango exports potential from eastern region, sixteen varieties of mangoes including three GI certified Khirsapati & Lakshmanbhog , Zardalu  are being exported to Bahrain commencing today.
The fruits have been sourced from farmers in Bengal and Bihar by APEDA registered exporter, DM enterprises, Kolkata and imported by Al Jazeera group, Bahrain.
APEDA has been initiating measures to boost mango exports from the non-traditional regions and states. APEDA has been conducting virtual buyer seller meet and festival to promote mango exports.
Recently in a bid to increase mangoes exports to South Korea, APEDA in collaboration with Indian embassy, Seoul and Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea, organised a Virtual Buyer Seller Meet. APEDA has recently organised mango festival in Berlin, Germany.
Due to the ongoing Covid19 pandemic, the export promotion programmes were not possible to be organized physically. APEDA took a lead to organize virtual meet to provide a platform to the exporters and importers of mangoes from India and South Korea.
For the first time in this season, India has shipped a consignment of 2.5 Metric Tonne  of Geographical Indication  certified Banganapalli & other variety Survarnarekha mangoes sourced from farmers in Krishna & Chittor districts of Andhra Pradesh
The mangoes exported to South Korea, were treated, cleaned & shipped from the APEDA assisted and registered packhouse & vapor heat treatment facility at Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh and exported by IFFCO Kisan SEZ .
This was the first export consignment sent by IKSEZ, which is a subsidiary of IFFCO, a multi-state cooperative with a membership of 36,000 societies. There is possibility of more exports of mangoes to South Korea this season. IFFCO Kisan SEZ has an agreement with Meejaim, South Korea for supplying 66 MTs of mango this season.
Mango in India is also referred as ‘king of fruits’ and referred as Kalpavriksha  in ancient scriptures. While most of the states in India have mango plantations, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka have major share in total production of the fruit.
Alphonso, Kesar, Totapuri and Banganpalli are leading export varieties from India. Mango exports primarily take place in three forms: fresh mango, mango pulp, and mango slice.
Mangoes are processed by the APEDA registered packhouse facilities and then exported to various regions and countries including middle east, European Union, USA, Japan and South Korea.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Bihar Health Minister Shri Mangal Pandey calls on Dr. Harsh Vardhan
They discuss containment and management of AES/JE cases in Bihar
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfaremet the Health Minister of Bihar Shri Mangal Pandey at Nirman Bhawan, here today.The two Ministers discussed the reported rise in cases of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome  from Muzaffarpur and Japanese Encephalitis  from Gaya in Bihar. Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, MOS  and Ms. Preeti Sudan, Health Secretary were also present during the meeting.
Dr Harsh Vardhan suggested that there is an urgent need for mounting extensive awareness campaigns, especially in the high case districts, so that the parents, care givers and the community, in general, are sensitized to the need for taking the children for timely treatment to the nearby PHC before the child gets critical.“Timely identification of the symptoms of hypoglycemia shall hugely contribute to timely and effective treatment.The children should be brought to the PHC as soon as thesesymptomsare noticed”, he advised.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan also suggestedthat as the cases are from some defined areas in the high load districts, the State should also involve other stakeholders like IMA, NGOs, etc., for widespread awareness and education campaigns. He suggested to actively involve the district administration and to make every Dy. Collector in charge of one tehsil each to actively monitor and ensure that no child reaches a critical condition, and that they are taken to the nearest PHC. He stressed upon the importance of sturdy mechanisms for monitoring and surveillance.
The Union Health Minister stated that he and senior officers of the Ministry are regularly reviewing the situation and assured all support and assistance to the Health Minister, Bihar in further strengthening the surveillance mechanisms. The multi-disciplinary team from the Centre is stationed there and has been supporting the state governmentinmanagement of these cases. He also suggested that the number of pediatricians in the SKMC hospital be augmented for effectivetreatment of these cases.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan also stated thatfood distribution to all children through the ICDS Aganwadi centres and hot meals distribution through NGOs, etc., shall help in boosting the nutrition levels of children in these districts.